LDL Cholesterol, Measured - Ridgeview Laboratory

Useful For

Diagnosis and treatment of lipid disorders such as diabetes mellitus, atherosclerosis, and various liver and renal diseases.

Specimen Type: Plasma or Serum

Collection Container/Tube:

Preferred: Green-top (lithium heparin) gel tube

Acceptable: Plain, red-top tube or SST

Specimen Volume: 2 mL

Pediatric (minimum) volume: 0.5 mL

Note: Specimen should be separated from the red cells within 2 hours of venipuncture.

< 129 mg/dL

Monday through Sunday

Ridgeview Medical Center Laboratory

Endpoint

83721